Brighton work on signing Oliver Arblaster to replace Billy Gilmour – sources
Brighton are targeting Sheffield United midfielder Oliver Arblaster as a possible replacement for Billy Gilmour should he leave today, sources have told Football Insider.
Gilmour, 23, has been linked with a move to Italian giants Napoli but any potential move has been made difficult by new signing Matt O’Riley’s latest ankle injury.
Napoli and Gilmour are still pushing to get the deal done and Brighton have added the 20-year-old central midfielder to their shortlist of potential new signings.
Brighton are reluctant to let Gilmour leave the club but may be forced to sell the Scotland international if he continues to angle for a move.
Oliver Arblaster seen as Brighton’s Billy Gilmour replacement
Arblaster has been a standout performer for Sheffield United so far this season, scoring twice in his boyhood club’s three Championship games so far.
The youngster has risen to stardom under Chris Wilder in 2024, captaining the Blades against Manchester United and Newcastle last season.
He was also handed the armband in their 1-1 draw with Norwich City, in place of Jack Robinson who didn’t make the squad.
Another player who could be out of the door at the Amex Stadium is goalkeeper Carl Rushworth.
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